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Prepared  by 

MABEL  GARDNER  KERSCHNER 

1922 


Woman’s  Missionary  Society  of  the  Reformed  Church  in 
the  U.  S.,  Carrie  M.  Kerschner,  Reformed  Church  Building, 
15th  and  Race  Sts.,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  and  W.  M.  S.,  14 
Remmele  Block,  Tiffin,  Ohio.  Price  10c.  caeh. 


FOREWORD 


The  purpose  of  the  missionary  program  of  the  Church 
is  the  building  with  God  of  a  world  civilization,  based 
on  the  brotherhood  of  man.  In  order  that  our  share  of 
this  co-operative  building  may  be  effectively  done,  it  is 
necessary  that  we  develop  certain  Christian  attitudes. 
Recognizing  that  such  attitudes  as  Loyalty,  Faith,  Rev¬ 
erence,  Joy,  Service,  Gratitude  and  Good-will  are  among 
those  most  fundamental,  we  have  used  them  as  themes 
in  the  arranging  of  these  Services  of  Worship. 

Care  has  been  taken  to  make  the  Services  well-bal¬ 
anced,  but  when  necessary  the  Service  may  be  shortened 
by  the  omission  of  one  of  the  hymns,  and  either  the  Re¬ 
sponsive  Reading  or  the  Scripture  Lesson.  Throughout 
the  hymns  and  Responsive  Readings  have  been  chosen 
from  the  new  Reformed  Church  Hymnal.  However,  in 
every  instance,  the  name  of  the  hymn  and  the  number  of 
the  Psalm  has  been  noted,  so  that  those  not  supplied  with 
this  particular  hymnal  might  not  be  handicapped  in  the 
use  of  the  Services.  A  sentence,  summarizing  the  wor¬ 
ship  experience  of  the  day,  follows  immediately  the  Scrip¬ 
ture  Lesson,  and  it  is  intended  that  the  leader  read  it  at 
that  point  in  the  service. 

Quiet  music  has  been  suggested  as  helpful  in  the  de¬ 
velopment  of  a  worshipful  atmosphere.  Selections  such 
as  Largo  {Handel),  Traumerei  {Schumann),  Inter-mezzo 
from  Cavalleria  Rusticana  {Mascagni)  or  one  of  the  de¬ 
votional  hymns,  are  recommended  as  ideal  for  this  pur¬ 
pose. 

As  further  aids,  the  names  of  pictures  which  are  ap¬ 
propriate,  and  suitable  for  mounting,  have  been  appended 
to  each  Service  of  Worship.  These  may  be  secured  from 


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the  Perry  Picture  Company,  Malden,  Mass.,  for  two  cents 
each  in  quantities  of  fifteen  or  more. 

In  the  use  of  these  Services  it  should  be  borne  in 
mind  that  they  are  not  suitable  for  all  ages.  Inasmuch 
as  they  are  prepared  for  Young  People  and  Adults,  care 
should  be  taken  to  restrict  their  use  to  these  groups. 

Mabel  Gardner  Kerschner. 

Philadelphia,  Penna., 

May  15,  1922. 


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JANUARY. 

Theme:  LOYALTY  TO  THE  KINGDOM  OF  GOD. 


Quiet  music  on  the  piano. 

Invocation — Our  Father  God,  we  beseech  Thee  that  more 
and  more  we  may  consecrate  our  talents  to  the  work 
of  the  Kingdom.  In  all  our  strivings  and  struggles 
may  we  be  faithful  even  unto  death. 

Hymn — ‘‘Faith  of  our  fathers.”  No.  607  (V.  1,  3,  4). 

Responsive  Reading — Selection  3  (Psalm  24). 

Hymn — “Lead  on,  O  King  Eternal.”  No.  403. 

Scripture  Lesson — Matt.  25:14-30. 

“Be  ye  steadfast,  unmovable,  always  abounding  in  the 
work  of  the  Lord.”  1  Cor.  15:58. 

*Prayer  by  the  leader. 

Hymn — “O  Jesus,  I  have  promised.”  No.  389  (V.  1,  2,  3). 
Picture — “Diana  or  Christ.”  Perry  Picture  No.  3290. 


*The  leader  may  offer  her  own  prayer,  or  she  may  use 
the  one  in  the  Prayer  Calendar,  reading  it  herself  or 
calling  upon  the  Society  to  repeat  it  in  unison. 


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FEBRUARY. 

Theme:  LOYALTY  TO  COUNTRY. 

Quiet  Music. 

Invocation — 0  Thou  great  ruler  of  commonwealths,  may 
our  land  be  so  permeated  with  Thy  spirit  of  love  and 
justice  that  all  her  people  may  come  to  dwell  together 
in  friendly  fellowship  and  warm  allegiance. 

Hymn — “0  God,  our  help  in  ages  past.”  No.  91  (V.  1,  2,  5). 

Responsive  Reading — Selection  23  (Psalm  85). 

Hymn — “God  bless  our  native  land.”  No.  586  (V.  1,  2). 

Scripture  Lesson — Romans  13:1-10. 

“Render,  therefore,  unto  Caesar  the  things  that  are 
Caesar’s;  and  unto  God  the  things  that  are  God’s.”— 
Matt.  22:21. 

Prayer  by  the  leader. 

Hymn— “America  the  beautiful.”  No.  592  (Tune  593). 

Pictures— “Washington.”  Perry  Picture  No.  112. 
“Lincoln.”  Perry  Picture  No.  125. 


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MARCH. 

Theme:  FAITH  IN  GOD. 

Quiet  Music. 

Invocation — Thou  Infinite  Spirit,  grant  us  a  deeper  faith 
in  Thy  power  incarnate  in  the  world.  May  we 
worship  Thy  wisdom,  adore  Thy  justice,  be  gladdened 
by  Thy  love,  and  blessed  by  our  communion  with 
Thee. 

Hymn — “O  worship  the  King.”  No.  58  (V.  I,  5,  6). 

Repeat  in  unison  Psalm  23. 

Hymn — “God  is  love.”  No.  83  (V.  1,  2,  3). 

Scripture  Lesson — Matt.  6:25-34. 

“Not  my  will,  but  Thine  be  done.” — Luke  22:42. 
Prayer  by  the  leader. 

Hymn— “He  leadeth  me.”  No.  632  (V.  1,  2,  3). 

Picture — “Christ  in  Gethsemane.”  Perry  Picture  No. 
798E. 


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APRIL. 

Theme:  FAITH  IN  MANKIND. 


Quiet  Music. 

Invocation — 0  Thou,  Father  of  love,  we  beseech  Thee  to 
kindle  our  smouldering  affections  so  that  we  may 
have  a  deepened  regard  for  all  Thy  children.  May 
none  of  us  esteem  herself  more  highly  than  she  ought, 
but  glory  rather  that  all  men  are  the  sons  of  God 
and  heirs  of  Thine  unfolding  goodness. 

Hymn — “When  thy  heart  with  joy  o’er-flowing.”  No.  470. 

Read  in  unison  Selection  62  (1  Cor.  13). 

Hymn — “Lord,  speak  to  me.”  No.  476  (V.  1,  4,  5,  6). 

Scripture  Lesson — Luke  19:1-10. 

“If  God  so  loved  us,  we  ought  also  to  love  one  another.” 
— 1  John  4:11. 

Prayer  by  the  leader. 

Hymn — “O  brother  man.”  No.  469  (Tune  235). 

Picture — “Christ  and  the  Fishermen.”  Perry  Picture 
No.  110.  (Depicting  Christ’s  faith  in  the  humble 
fishermen). 


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MAY 

Theme:  REVERENCE  FOR  GOD’S  WORLD  OF  NATURE 
Quiet  Music. 

Invocation — O  Thou,  whose  works  do  praise  Thee,  we 
thank  Thee  for  the  world  in  which  we  live.  We  thank 
Thee  for  every  sacrament  of  beauty  and  every  sym¬ 
bol  of  Thy  love  that  enriches  our  lives.  May  we  ever 
reverence  the  true,  the  beautiful  and  the  good,  and 
worthily  handle  the  great  treasures  with  which  Thou 
hast  so  freely  surrounded  us. 

Hymn — “For  the  beauty  of  the  earth.”  No.  65  (Tune  119). 

Responsive  Reading — Selection  2  (Psalm  19). 

Hymn — “God  moves  in  a  mysterious  way.”  No.  97  (Tune 
241). 

Scripture  Lesson — Gen.  1-2:3. 

“The  earth  is  the  Lord’s  and  the  fulness  thereof.” — 
Psalm  24:1. 

Prayer  by  the  leader. 

Hymn — “Fairest  Lord  Jesus.”  No.  211. 

Pictures — “Spring.”  Perry  Pictures  No.  484. 
“Avenue  of  Trees.”  No.  752. 

“Song  of  the  Lark.”  No.  575. 

“End  of  Day.”  No.  586. 


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JUNE. 

Theme:  REVERENCE  FOR  GOD’S  WORLD  OF  MEN 

(particularly  children) 


Quiet  Music. 

Invocation — O  Thou,  common  Father  of  mankind,  help  us 
to  realize  daily  that  it  is  Thy  will  that  not  one  of 
Thy  little  ones  should  perish.  And,  as  we  recognize 
the  infinite  worth  in  all  Thy  children,  may  we  trust 
rather  than  suspect,  reverence  rather  than  despise, 
and  serve  rather  than  bruise  them. 

Hymn — ‘‘Christ  for  the  world  we  sing.”  No.  517. 

Responsive  Reading — Selection  1,  Part  2  (Psalm  8). 

Hymn — ‘‘Where  cross  the  crowded  ways  of  life.”  No.  475 
(V.  1,  3,  5,  6). 

Scripture  Lesson — Matt.  18:7-14. 

“Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  me,  and  for¬ 
bid  them  not,  for  of  such  is  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven.” 
—Matt.  19:14. 

Prayer  by  the  leader. 

Hymn — “Savior  like  a  shepherd  lead  us.”  No.  621. 

Picture — “Christ  Blessing  Children.”  Perry  Picture 
No.  807. 


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JULY. 

Theme:  JOY  IN  HOME-LIFE 

Quiet  Music. 

Invocation— 0  Thou,  who  didst  create  the  Christian  home 
as  the  embodiment  of  heaven  on  earth,  we  thank 
Thee  for  the  heart-ties  that  bind  us  to  those  we  love. 
Grant  that  we  may  always  uphold  the  family  as  the 
seat  of  mutual  understanding,  faith  and  service. 

Hymn— “0  Jesus,  Thou  art  standing.”  No.  257. 

Responsive  Reading — Selection  7  (Psalm  34). 

Hymn — “Lord  for  tomorrow  and  its  needs.”  No.  315  (V. 

1,  2). 

Scripture  Lesson — Luke  10:38-42. 

“As  for  me  and  my  house,  we  will  serve  the  Lord.” 
— Josh.  24:15. 

Prayer  by  the  leader. 

Hymn — “Take  my  life.”  No.  492  (Tune  179). 

Pictures — “Mother”  (Whistler).  Perry  Picture  No. 

1010. 

“Near  the  Hearth.”  Perry  Picture  No.  1068B. 


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AUGUST 

Theme:  JOY  IN  FRIENDSHIP 


Quiet  Music. 

Invocation — We  thank  Thee,  our  Heavenly  Father,  for 
those  whom  Thou  hast  given  to  be  our  friends.  Since 
we  ourselves  are  so  undeserving,  give  us  grace  to 
be  more  appreciative  of  those  we  love,  and  more 
humble,  forgiving  and  patient  in  our  attitude  toward 
them.  And  may  we  never  forget  the  example  of  the 
Master,  who  laid  down  His  life  for  His  friends. 

Hymn — “The  Lord  my  shepherd  is.”  No.  322  (V.  1,  2,  3). 

Responsive  Reading — Selection  1,  Part  1  (Psalm  1). 

Hymn — “What  a  friend  we  have  in  Jesus.”  No.  318. 

Scripture  Lesson — 1  Sam.  18:1-4. 

Ruth  1:15-18. 

“He  that  maketh  friends  must  show  himself  friendly.” 
— Prov.  18:24. 

Prayer  by  the  leader. 

Hymn — “I  have  a  friend  so  precious.”  No.  611  (V.  1,  2,  3). 

Picture — “The  Gleaners.”  Perry  Picture  No.  511. 

(Friends  in  work) 


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SEPTEMBER, 

Theme:  SERVICE  TO  THE  LOCAL  CHURCH 
Quiet  Music. 

Invocation — Eternal  God,  our  Father,  we  thank  Thee  for 
the  glorious  heritage  of  the  Church.  We  remember 
with  love  the  nurture  she  gave  our  spiritual  lives  in 
our  childhood.  We  remember  also  the  tasks  she  has 
set  for  us  to-day;  and  we  would  that  we  might  serve 
her  with  honor  to  ourselves  and  to  her  Founder. 

Hymn — “The  Church’s  one  foundation.”  No.  416. 

Responsive  Reading — Selection  22  (Psalm  84). 

Hymn — “O  Master,  let  me  walk  with  Thee.”  No.  490  (V. 
1,  3,  4). 

Scripture  Lesson — Mark  10:23-31. 

“Whosoever  will  be  great  among  you,  let  him  be  your 
minister;  and  whosoever  will  be  chief  among  you, 
let  him  be  your  servant;  even  as  the  Son  of  Man  came 
not  to  be  ministered  unto,  but  to  minister.”  Matt. 
20:26-28. 

Prayer  by  the  leader. 

Hymn — “O  Jesus,  I  have  promised.”  No.  389. 

Pictures — “Christ  in  the  Temple.”  Perry  Picture 
No.  800. 

“The  Angelus.”  Perry  Picture  No.  509. 


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OCTOBER, 

Theme:  SERVICE  TO  NON-CHRISTIAN  PEOPLES 
Quiet  Music. 

Invocation — 0  Thou,  who  hast  made  all  nations  of  men 
to  seek  Thee  and  find  Thee,  we  thank  Thee  for  those 
far-sighted  souls  who  have  borne  aloft  the  torch  of 
truth  in  distant  lands.  By  the  cheer  of  Thy  presence, 
keep  them  courageous,  undiscouraged  and  useful  in 
their  work.  And  may  we  at  home  support  them  by 
our  interest  and  prayers  that  the  spirit  of  Thy  Son 
may  be  established  throughout  the  world. 

Hymn — “0  Zion,  haste.”  No.  516. 

Scripture  Lesson — John  21:15-18. 

Hymn — “The  morning  light  is  breaking.”  No.  511. 

Scripture  Lesson — Matt.  25:31-46. 

“Go  ye  into  all  the  world  and  preach  the  Gospel  to 
every  creature.” — Mark  16:15. 

Prayer  by  the  leader. 

Hymn— “Hail  to  the  brightness.”  No.  519  (V.  1,  4). 

Pictures— “Light  of  the  World.”  Perry  Picture  No. 
3235. 

“Christ  with  the  Children,”  by  Harold  Cop¬ 
ing  (American  and  Woman’s  Boards, 
Beacon  St.,  Boston,  Mass.,  10  cents.) 


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NOVEMBER. 

Theme:  GRATITUDE 

Quiet  Music. 

Invocation — 0  Thou,  giver  of  good  gifts,  Thy  mercies  are 
so  rich  and  our  gratitude  is  so  feeble.  Deepen  the  flow 
of  our  thanksgivings.  Save  us  from  the  sin  of  ar¬ 
rogance;  and,  in  all  humility,  teach  us  how  to  abound, 
and  to  share  our  blessings  with  those  who  are  less 
favored  than  we. 

Hymn — “Rejoice  ye  pure  in  heart.”  No.  62  (V.  1,  2,  4,  7). 

Responsive  Reading— Selection  34  (Psalm  107). 

Hymn— “The  King  of  love.”  No.  324  (V.  1-5). 

Scripture  Lesson — Matt.  18:21-35. 

“Forgive  us  our  debts  as  we  forgive  our  debtors.” 
—Matt.  6:12. 

Prayer  by  the  leader. 

Hymn — “Praise  to  God,  immortal  praise.”  No.  581. 

Picture — “Puritans  Going  to  Church.”  Perry  Picture 
No.  1339. 

“Infant  Samuel.”  Perry  Picture  No.  866. 


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DECEMBER, 

Theme:  GOOD-WILL 


Quiet  Music. 

Invocation — We  thank  Thee,  our  God,  for  the  joys  of  the 
Christmas  season.  We  thank  Thee  that  Christ  came 
that  we  might  have  life  and  that  we  might  have  it 
more  abundantly.  And  as  we  seek  to  perpetuate  His 
spirit,  do  Thou  so  develop  our  lives  that  they  may 
be  of  service  in  bringing  to  pass  that  glad  day  when 
there  shall  be  “Peace  on  earth,  good-will  among 
men.” 

Hymn — “O  come,  all  ye  faithful.”  No.  127. 

Scripture  Lesson — Matt.  2:1-11. 

Hymn — “Silent  night.”  No.  132. 

Scripture  Lesson — Luke  2:1-7. 

Hymn — “While  shepherds  watched.”  No.  120  (V.  1,  3,  4). 
(Tune  122). 

Scripture  Lesson — Luke  2:8-20. 

“Peace  on  earth,  good  will  toward  men.” — Luke  2:14. 

Prayer  by  the  leader. 

Hymn — “Joy  to  the  world.”  No.  129. 

Pictures — “Worship  of  the  Wise  Men.”  Perry  picture 
No.  797D. 

“Sistine  Madonna.”  Perry  Picture  No.  321. 
“Announcement  to  Shepherds.”  Perry  Pic¬ 
ture  No.  811. 


